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HYDOR KORALIA MAGNUM 5

Started by KarEn, November 28, 2010, 08:24:18 PM

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KarEn

Did anyone try this beast? I am tempted to buy one on eBay to see if this will make my tangs happier.
Regards,
Kar En
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NjOyRiD

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I have the magnum 8. I like it. but what i dont like with the magnum, you cant put any wavemakers on it
But you can with the Evolutions one

i guess it doesnt matter in an African tank :)
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

JD

I have a pair of magnum 8's. You can pick them up at a reasonable price used. They seem to pump well, a little bit of a humming noise though.
Not rattling but like a 60 hz hum kinda sound. I ran both of them in my DT and ended up removing one of them to reduce the noise.
I'm sure the 5's will have similar results.

KarEn

I bought two Hydor Koralia Magnum 5. Still waiting for them to arrive.

Now I'm thinking of getting a wavemaker to hook up these 2 pumps.

Checked this beast on eBay: Hydor Koralia Wavemaker Controller 2-Way , but it's USD$ 240.
Is there anything cheaper that will do the same job?
Regards,
Kar En
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| 120 Gal Miracles Aquarium (starphire glass) Tanganyikan Cichlids |
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The Cichlid Empire is built on intelligence, adaptability and a surprising degree of parental care for their young.

NjOyRiD

you cant put wavemakers on them
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO